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Definition of 'twig'

Noun

  1. a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
       Synonyms: branchlet sprig

Verb

  1. branch out in a twiglike manner; "The lightning bolt twigged in several directions"
  2. understand, usually after some initial difficulty; "She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on"
       Synonyms: catch on get wise get onto tumble latch on cotton on get it


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